| Singletons TGIF |
| Meet other singles like yourself!
 Head to downtown Urbana for the weekly meeting of single Champaign, Urbana, and Savoy community members at Singletons TGIF. This weeks meet and greet will be held at Crane Alley Bar and Restaurant. Don't miss out on this chance to meet some great people!
For more information please call at (217) 367-7329.
Friday, July 31st
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Crane Alley
115 West Main, Urbana |
| Dog Wash Fundraiser |
| Help the CCHS raise money!
To celebrate their grand opening and show just how dog-friendly they are, the employees of Prospect Bank in Champaign will be washing dogs in the bank's parking lot at the corner of Kirby and Prospect Avenues this Saturday. A bath will cost just $12.00, and every penny will be donated to CCHS. Better yet, the Prospect Bank is matching every single dog bath with an additional $12 donation to CCHS. A $12 bath for your dog = $24 for CCHS! Water, suds and labor provided. Bring your own towels. Prospect Bank is dog-friendly, inside and out!
For more information call (217) 344-7297.
Saturday, August 1st
9:00 am - Noon
Champaign County Humane Society
Prospect Bank
Kirby and Prospect, Champaign |
| Chess Club for Kids |
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Learn chess!
Calling all kids! Would you like to learn chess, or are you a beginning or advanced chess player looking for an opportunity to improve your skills? Saturdays, August 1st and 22nd, 2009. No registration is required for this free program. Sponsored by CU Kid Chess, an informal organization run by volunteers.
Saturday, August 1st
4:00 - 5:45 pm
Urbana Free Library
210 West Green, Urbana |
| Nicole O'Dell Book Launch |
Get your favorite books signed by the author!
Author Nicole O'Dell will be signing copies of her two new releases for teen girls, "Truth or Dare" and "All that Glitters". These are part of an interactive series called Scenarios. The characters face moral decisions and the reader actually gets to make the choice and determine the ending!
For more information, call (217) 384-1123, or visit http://www.nicoleodell.com.
Saturday, August 1st
3:00 - 5:00 pm
Family Christian Bookstore
1006 N Cunningham Ave, Urbana |
| Contra Dancing with The Appleknockers |
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Come out for a great night of dancing!
Come to the Phillips Recreation Center for contra and square dancing to the lively fiddle-piano combo of Katie Hicks and Eric Schedler. No partner or experience is necessary to attend this fun event. Cost is $5 or $4 for students and seniors, and kids get in free! There will also be a potluck at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 1st
8:00 - 11:00 pm
Phillips Recreation Center
505 W. Stoughton, Urbana
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| Rodney Peacock Open to the Public |
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Grand opening!
Rodney Peacock, artist and musician, is opening his studio to the public for people to view his work and collection of art and artifacts he has accumulated over the last twenty years. The dates for the performance of Noontide Trilogy with Phil Strange will be announced, and Nicolas at Corkscrew will be doing wine tasting upon request. Fleurish and Do Good Consulting will be present, as well as special guests Mary Alice Kirk from Paris, France. Other guests in attendance will be artists and some musicians committed to the Noontide project, such as Jessie Knox, Richard Greenberg, Elaine Oldham, Mark Mcknight, and Dr. Tom Paytner.
For more information call (217) 239-7623.
Sunday, August 2nd
6;00 - 9:00 pm
205 W. High, Urbana |
| Basic Wire Working |
This basic wire working class is great for beginners! The cost is just $15 with all materials included. During this hour long class you will make two pairs of earrings. Please note: This class is a pre-requisite for our Wire-Wrapping Pendants class. So after you make your earrings, go to the next pendants class to make a necklace to match!
For more information about this event please call (217) 365-9355.
Wednesday, August 5th
1:00 - 2:00 pm
Beads N Botanicals
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| How to be a Stronger Force for Good |
Discover yourself!
 Classes in the School of Metaphysics aid you to bring out your true potential as a creative being. The mental exercises are guaranteed to spur you on to greater awareness and well-being, deeper calmness and insight. You will find you are not alone as you study with those of like mind. Venture out of daydreams and "if only's..." into unlimited possibilities that become realities. Learn how to apply 13 universal laws into your life, become acquainted with and learn to use the 10 essential life skills necessary for whole-mind thinking, plus many more facts and skills that will help you be a better person.
For more information call (217) 344-2270.
Wednesday, August 5th
7:30 pm
School of Metaphysics
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| Monsters vs. Aliens |
Come to the quad for a family friendly movie!
 Come see the hilarious, family friendly comedy from Dreamworks Studios - Monsters vs Aliens! Bring a blanket, bring a friend, bring the whole family! In case of inclement weather, this event will be moved into the Illini Union.
Thursday, August 6th
9:00 - 11:00 pm
Illini Union Bookstore
Foellinger Lawn on the Quad, Urbana |
| Feudin' Hillbillys |
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Come rock out to the Feudin' Hillbillys!
 Head out to the Rosebowl this Friday to listen to a great band live--The Feudin' Hillbillies! They'll cover all your favorite country music, like "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere" and "American Honky Tonk Bar". This band travels all over the state to a great reception of fans. Make sure you show up early, no reservations will be taken!
Friday, August 7th
9:00 pm - 1:00 am
Rosebowl Tavern
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| Sweetcorn Festival Presenting Sponsors |
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Volunteering is SWEEEEEEEEEEET!
In an effort to make the Sweetcorn Festival greener this year, recycling tents will be located around the festival so patrons can deposit recyclable beverage cups and other acceptable items at these stations. There will be an educational component as well - The recycling tents will be interactive - Guess trivia questions, receive information about U-CYCLE and get information about your carbon footprint!
For more information or to volunteer please contact Courtney Rushforth, recycling coordinator for the City of Urbana, at (217) 384-2302 orcrrushforth@city.urbana.il.us. All volunteers will receive a free T-shirt and corn bucks! Hope to see you there!
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Check out the Iron Post's Hip and Healthy Summer Menu!
Enjoy Iron Post's tasty meals while watching your waistline at the same time.
Next time you're out try their garden burger, black bean burger, spring greens with house vinaigrette dressing, light crispy non-greasy fries, greek salad, salmon, or yellow fin tuna! |
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Introducing Silvercreek's Summer 2009 menu!
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Entrees
Coffee Crusted Filet Mignon...24
Vanilla bean and bourbon demi-glace, spicy brown sugar
sweet potato fries, sautéed green beans
Hanger Steak...19
Potato-parsnip puree, wilted arugula, port wine mustard reduction
Pork Tenderloin...19
Berkshire pork, balsamic glazed fingerling potatoes, braised escarole, black currant and apple compote
Duck Breast...18
Seared Maple Leaf Farm's Duck Breast, baby arugula, strawberry vinaigrette, orange glazed walnuts, jalapeno-honey drizzle, cilantro oil
Cornish Game Hen...17
Pan-roasted game hen, white wine, garlic, tomato, tarragon,
sautéed green beans, fingerling potatoes
Stuffed Chicken Breast...15
Ricotta, mushroom and spinach stuffing, potato-parsnip puree, sautéed green beans, san marzanno tomato cream
Wild Copper River Sockeye Salmon...24
Roasted sweet corn coulis, poblano and new potato hash,
cherry tomato confit, cilantro-lime vinaigrette
Five Spiced Alaskan Halibut...24
Baby Bok Choy and cashew stir-fry, cilantro oil, carrot-ginger broth, mango relish, crispy wontons
Rainbow Trout...19
Rushing Waters Grilled Rainbow Trout, lemon-dill butter, fried capers, sautéed green beans, fingerling potatoes
Diver Scallops...20
Sailor Girl diver scallops, baby mâche greens, pancetta, radish,
granny smith apple, roasted shallot vinaigrette
*Goat Cheese Cannelloni...12
Asparagus, roasted pepper and goat cheese stuffing,
san marzanno tomato cream, basil chiffonade
*Stuffed Roma Tomatoes...9
Gorgonzola, mushroom and garlic stuffing,
balsamic reduction, basil pesto
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Market at the Square
Corner of Illinois & Vine St.
Urbana
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